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to Andrew Johnson
20 May 1865
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
Seddon thanks Johnson for pardoning him. Seddon was the longest lasting Confederate Secretary of War.
GLC06011
Quincy semi-weekly dispatch [Vol. 2, no. 1 (June 25, 1862)]
25 June 1862
Shober, William A., fl. 1862
Necessity newspaper from Florida, with accounts of J.E.B. Stewart's ride around McClellan's army, Benjamin Butler's atrocities in New Orleans, Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, also discussion of an "Emancipation Measure" on page 4...
GLC06063
The New Orleans riot. Its official history.
1866
Opens with the statement "It was no Riot- It was an Absolute Massacre by the Police- A Murder Perpetrated by the Mayor." Includes dispatches pertaining to the riot from Albert Voorhies, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana; Andrew Herron, Louisiana...
GLC06232.08
to H. Copper
21 May 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Sherman defends the terms of surrender he gave to General Joseph Johnston, discussing his "Memorandum" (i.e., Johnston's surrender agreement), and claiming the document was written "quickly." Sherman writes that "Sam [U.S. Grant] never saw or heard...
GLC06334
to Mrs. Schoolcraft
17 April 1865
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Fears that President Johnson "will not feel as much kindness toward the South." Also, plans to meet to debate slavery. The letter was written three days after President Lincoln's assassination.
GLC05743
to President Johnson
6 June 1865
McCausland, John, fl. 1865
Formerly a Confederate Brigadier General, John McCausland offers his "special application" for a pardon in accordance with Johnson's proclamation of 29 May 1865. Accompanied by a testimonial from John Hall, providing background information on...
GLC02456.17
to the Editors
April 22, 1852
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Letter to the editors of the Daily National Intelligencer on being misquoted regarding the Homestead Act. Claims extracts of his speech are out of context. Requests the publication of entire speech. Imprint of building in upper left hand corner...
GLC00496.118.01
to John Young Mason
January 21, 1848
Co-signed by James H. Thomas, Frederick Stanton, and Hopkins L. Turney. Endorses Baird Scott Hopkins for a midshipman position.
GLC00496.180
Panel addressed to R.Y.C. White, Lebanon, Tennessee
February 9, 1868
Free frank reads "Andrew Johnson, M.C." Front panel only. Letter is incomplete.
GLC00496.183
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Joseph E. Johnston].
25 June 1868
GLC00656
Managers of the House of Representatives of the impeachment of Andrew Johnson
1868
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
A composite picture by Brady with signatures of Benjamin F. Butler, James F. Wilson, Thaddeus Stevens, George S. Boutwell, Thomas Williams, John A. Logan and John Armour Bingham. These men were elected by the House to serve as managers of the...
GLC00734
The political economy of slavery
1857
Ruffin, Edmund, 1794-1865
First edition of Ruffin's pro-slavery pamphlet, signed by Andrew Johnson. Johnson writes on the cover "Send this to my room with my mail." The pamphlet was published in 1857, Johnson most likely signed it in 1858. Untrimmed edges. Lacking wrappers...
GLC00774
to Ulysses S. Grant
October 4, 1867
Johnson asks Grant to "inform Major General C. C. Augur, by telegraph, that he is authorized and empowered to act as a member of the Indian Peace Commission during the absence of Lieut. General Sherman, and direct him to meet the Commission at Fort...
GLC00782.13
to Edwards Pierrepont
March 24, 1867
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Stanton says he cannot help Edwards Pierrepont with collectorship. The letter also discusses lack of influence with President Johnson. Letter written on War Department stationery.
GLC00871
[Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Alsop of Spotsylvania for rebellion].
03 August 1865
Alsop, took part of a rebellion against the government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson to all the offences he committed. Countersigned by the Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC01111
Opening argument of Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, one of the managers on the impeachment of the president
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Address given before the Senate. Accuses President Andrew Johnson of undermining Congress authority, vetoing laws that promoted peaceful reconstruction of the nation, and not punishing rebels. A resolution for Johnson's impeachment was passed in the...
GLC01265.30
The conflict between the president and congress: its origins and progress
Cook, Burton C., 1819-1894
Reported and printed by F & J Rives and George A. Bailey. A speech of the Honorable Burton C. Cook delivered in the House of Representatives on May 8, 1868. Argues that President Andrew Johnson's "usurpation of power has endangered the safety of...
GLC01265.31
[Extract from a speech regarding Wade's opposition to President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies]
January 18, 1866
Wade, B.F., 1800-1878
Wade elaborates on his unwavering political stance, especially supporting the patriotism and loyal of black Americans who served gallantly in the Civil War. States: "Now Sir I say to President Johnson, to the Democratic party, and to the people of...
GLC01407
Pardon of John W. Paxton, convicted of larceny.
19 June 1867
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment. Pardoned after serving prison term for his good conduct and penitence. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC01612
[Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe]
14 November 1865
Countersigned by James Harlan as Secretary of Interior. Serving as President of the Unied States, Johnson awards Nootay-u-hah (or Short Gun) and his brother (both of the Blackfoot tribe) money and a silver medal for exchanging their horses for two...
GLC01993.01
[Indian Peace Medal containing the image of Andrew Johnson]
1865
One side of this medal contains the bust of President Andrew Johnson. The reverse side contains an engraving of a Native American and an American colonist shaking hands while standing in front of an altar. George Washington's bust stands on top of...
GLC01993.02
Portrait of Andrew Johnson
H.B. Hall & Sons (New York, N.Y.), fl. 1850-1900
One print of Andrew Johnson. Color bust.
GLC04675.52
[Presidential pardon of George M. Murrell of Lynchburg, Virginia, who had participated in the Confederacy].
July 3, 1865
George M. Murrell is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditonal on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs of any proceedings against him in the past. Printed document with blanks filled in...
GLC00044.06
[Presidential pardon of I. H. Payne of Fauquier County, Virginia, for taking part in the rebellion].
August 24, 1865
Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Payne is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditional on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs up to the date of acceptance of this...
GLC00044.07
[Society of Colonial Wars membership application for I. H. Payne]
Circa 1865
unknown, 1808-1875
A application to be part of the Society of Colonial Wars, includes geneological line for the applicant as well as a description of the service of his ancestor
GLC00044.07.02
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